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OBSERVER COASTAL | Swakopmund municipality commits N$200k to education drive – Windhoek Observer

Renthia Kaimbi The Swakopmund Municipality has reaffirmed its commitment to education through its annual School Donation Initiative, which has set aside N$200 000 for schools in 2025. At a handover ceremony on Wednesday, Swakopmund deputy mayor Suamma Kautondokwa presented the first donation, marking the start of this year’s rollout. Kautondokwa said the N$10 000 contribution reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that every child learns and grEducation · Swakopmund Read Article

MPs challenged to improve social protection oversight – Windhoek Observer

Renthia Kaimbi Social grants continue to safeguard the livelihoods of thousands of Namibians by supporting the most vulnerable members of society, says Justina Jonas, the chairperson of the parliamentary standing committee on poverty eradication. She described the country’s social grant system as both a major national achievement and a program that needs urgent refinement to better serve its people. Over 618 000 Namibians rely on state grants forPoverty · Swakopmund Read Article

Namibia and Botswana strengthen ICT cooperation through bilateral talks in Swakopmund – YourBotswana

13 October 2025 The tour underscored the importance of shared infrastructure in driving digital inclusion and economic growth across the…Swakopmund · Swakopmund Read Article

Tourism ministry spends extra N$800k on Erongo office – Windhoek Observer

Justicia Shipena The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism spent N$800 000 more in completing the construction of its Erongo Regional Office in Swakopmund after appointing a new contractor to finish the project. Environment and tourism minister Indileni Daniel said the project was initially valued at N$19.2 million. She said after the first contractor was terminated in August 2018, when the work was 78% complete, the remaining constructiSwakopmund · Swakopmund Read Article

OBSERVER COASTAL | Erongo governor urges use of census data to tackle unemployment – Windhoek Observer

Renthia Kaimbi The governor of the Erongo region, Natalia /Goagoses, has called on all sectors to use the newly released census data to address the region’s 32% unemployment rate and to speed up development in line with the national agenda. She made the call on Tuesday at the launch of the 2023 Census Report and the Erongo Regional Profile at the Swakopmund Multi-Purpose Centre. The event brought together local authorities, traditional leaders, aUnemployment · Swakopmund Read Article

OPCW training focuses on preventing return of chemical weapons – Windhoek Observer

Justicia Shipena The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has started a week-long training course in Swakopmund to strengthen Africa’s ability to respond to chemical incidents. The course, which opened on Monday, brings together participants from English-speaking States Parties across the continent. Deputy minister of industries, mines and energy, Gaudentia Kröhne, said the destruction of all declared chemical weapons stocSwakopmund · Swakopmund Read Article

IDA participates in the 2025 Alliance for Financial Inclusion Global Policy Forum in Namibia

The International Disability Alliance attended the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) Global Policy Forum in Swakopmund, Namibia from 3 September to 5 September 2025. The annual AFI Global Policy Forum brought together key decision-makers and partners to share knowledge and advance financial inclusion policy initiatives under the theme, ‘Empowering Society, Enabling Growth’. Throughout the week, IDA Senior Adviser Matthew Kelson met with cen…Swakopmund · Swakopmund Read Article

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OBSERVER COASTAL | Swakopmund municipality commits N$200k to education drive – Windhoek Observer

MPs challenged to improve social protection oversight – Windhoek Observer

Namibia and Botswana strengthen ICT cooperation through bilateral talks in Swakopmund – YourBotswana

Tourism ministry spends extra N$800k on Erongo office – Windhoek Observer

OBSERVER COASTAL | Erongo governor urges use of census data to tackle unemployment – Windhoek Observer

Donatus arrested at Swakopmund roadblock – Windhoek Observer

Four local associations apply for ECN registration – Windhoek Observer

Swakopmunder backs community fight against substance abuse – Windhoek Observer

OPCW training focuses on preventing return of chemical weapons – Windhoek Observer

IDA participates in the 2025 Alliance for Financial Inclusion Global Policy Forum in Namibia

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OBSERVER COASTAL | Swakopmund municipality commits N$200k to education drive – Windhoek Observer

MPs challenged to improve social protection oversight – Windhoek Observer

Namibia and Botswana strengthen ICT cooperation through bilateral talks in Swakopmund – YourBotswana

Tourism ministry spends extra N$800k on Erongo office – Windhoek Observer

OBSERVER COASTAL | Erongo governor urges use of census data to tackle unemployment – Windhoek Observer

Donatus arrested at Swakopmund roadblock – Windhoek Observer

Four local associations apply for ECN registration – Windhoek Observer

Swakopmunder backs community fight against substance abuse – Windhoek Observer

OPCW training focuses on preventing return of chemical weapons – Windhoek Observer

IDA participates in the 2025 Alliance for Financial Inclusion Global Policy Forum in Namibia